Bears here too. I'm not real quiet, on purpose. And my dog goes with me everywhere, she's off leash about 15 feet in front of me and is very alert and not real brave. She alerts pretty dramatically and I pay attention to what she says with her ears. If she gets behind me and I don't have good visibility ahead I divert.
as I am today, 
.....I once hiked the Appalachian Trail from northern Tennessee to Harrisburg Pennsylvania. I hiked with a girlfriend, we had a blast! We were in no rush and even stopped in some towns along the way to sightsee. I can't remember exactly how long it took us to hike this distance, but we must have been out there a couple months. I have very fond memories of this trail.
We have a real AT hiker amongst us! I read trail journal blogs every summer, green with envy. My family responsibilities will never allow me to be gone that long. Plus I'm honestly likely a bit past that physically also. But I can still dream!When I wasn't this old
We were young. We got used to being wet but yes, sunny dry days were fabulous!
That's a good point. But I don't foresee a time that I'll be un needed long enough. I have been blessed with a couple 4 day vacations over the last few years but can't envision longer. I have extra dependent kids.No time like the present.
For now I'm having a having a blast with all these chickens, mini webbers in the bator, summer might come soon. That'll have to do.
That's a good point. But I don't foresee a time that I'll be un needed long enough. I have been blessed with a couple 4 day vacations over the last few years but can't envision longer. I have extra dependent kids.
